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resulting in both vehicles traveling level. The condition of the tow
vehicle’s suspension system will affect the towing performance.
capability of your equipment.
Optional sway controls are also helpful with travel towing, especially
long and heavy tongue weight coaches.
Hitch Height Specifications – Travel Trailer
Due to axles being either straight or drop bars, the ball height will
vary. To find the correct height for ball hitch,
set your trailer on a flat surface in level
position. Measure from the inside of the ball
socket to the ground, approximately 18 to 22
inches as shown, for correct spacing. You
may wish to add 1 to 2 inch to this amount to
compensate for sag of suspension of the tow
vehicles when hooked to tow vehicles.
Hook-Up (Travel Trailer)
Hooking up your travel trailer is not difficult and gets easier with
practice. The following procedure will help you until you become
more experienced.
1. To raise the tongue of trailer above the hitch ball on hitch, turn
the crank on the jack.
2. Open the coupler latch.
3. Back the tow vehicle into proper position, coupler over ball.
4. Turn the crank on the jack to lower the coupler onto the ball
Trailers with tandem axles need to travel as level as possible, avoiding
different weights on each axle plus handling conditions.
CAUTION
!
Using an oversized or undersized hitch can cause damage to the frame of
your travel trailer or tow vehicle.
CAUTION
!
18-22” off ground
FRAME &
COUPLER
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